Home of Dr. Amos Duncan Burned Saturday Morning
The residence of Dr. Amos C. Duncan, a physician and Ku Klux Klan leader in North Carolina, was destroyed by fire Saturday at six. About $8,500 in losses were incurred as the house burned despite volunteer fire aid and neighbor assistance. Mrs Duncan and the children were away. origin is unknown but suspected to be rats or a faulty wire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos C. Duncan
Ku Klux Klan
North Carolina
Forest City Motor Company
Duncan
Courier
Marie Reid Weds J Morris Boyd in Rutherfordton Home
Marie Reid, eldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles C. Reid, and James Morris Boyd of Greenville NC, were married Monday at the Reid residence in Rutherfordton. The ceremony, officiated by Reverend Latham, featured Lohengrin and McDowell music as the bridal party entered. After a reception, the couple left for a trip to Blowing Rock and Savannah and will reside in Greenville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dixie Reid
Boyd
Blowing Rock
Savannah
Rutherfordton
Atlantic City
Greenville
North Carolina
Elizabeth
Flora Macdonald
Queen’s College
Forest City
Wake “Forest College
George P. Reid
Claire
Ruth Reid
John Reid
Ben A. Ratchford
Cornell University
Rev Trammel Visiting Here with Family in County
Rev. and Mrs. Chas. B. Trammel and their young son from Washington N C are visiting relatives and friends in the county. The Rev. Mr Trammel is noted as a fine minister who has made a strong record in Bis and is gaining recognition in the ministerial field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. B. Trammel
Little Son
Washington, N. C
Trammel
Bis
Suna
Democratic Convention Highlights in Houston
June 20 Houston expects the Democratic National Convention to open June 26 with a star lineup. Key figures include gavelman Clem Shaver, keynote speaker Claude G. Bowers, Senator Robinson, Mayor Walker, William G. McAdoo, and Houston financier Jesse H. Jones. Also to attend are John Taggart, “Big Bill” Brennan, Governor Moody of Texas, and Senator Heflin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Tex
Clem Shaver
Claude G. Bowers
Bowers
New York
Senator Robinson
Walker
William G. McAdoo
Jesse H. Jones
Jones
Texas
John Taggard
Big Bill
Brennan
Moody
Heflin
Mrs John Amos Dies at Shiloh Rutherfordton
Mrs John Amos was buried at Shiloh last Friday with funeral rites by Rev A G Melton assisted by Rev M M Huntley and B M Hamrick. She leaves husband four daughters Ila Lou Laura and one son Clyde Amos. Her grave was strewn with flowers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherfordton
R-1
John Amos
Shiloh
A. G. Melton
M. M. Huntley
B. M. Hamrick
Dee Banard
Ila
Lou
Laura
Clyde Amos
Lena Allen
Forest
City
Velma Morrow
J. D. Smith Appointed Assistant Recorder
Rutherfordton on June 19 announces that J. D. Smith of Forest City Route 2 has been appointed assistant recorder. His duties include relieving the recorder and handling duties during sickness or absence, fulfilling the statute that created the recorder's court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherfordton
J. D. Smith
Forest City
Delightful Picnic at Pine View Lake Near Shelby
Last Thursday evening a party enjoyed a delightful picnic at Pine View Lake near Shelby. Those joying in the evening's pleasures were Miss Myrtle Doggett Ruth Doggett Christen Roper Mildred Rubye and Della Collins and Masses George Stahl Marion Dickens of Ocilla Ga Clarence Parks Cap Freeman Newton Ferree and George Lambert of Asheville. A portable Vietrola and ukuleles furnished music for dancing later in the evening.
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Pine View Lake
Shelby
Myrtle
Ruth Doggett
Christen Roper
Mildred
Rubye
Della Collins
George Stahl
Marion Dickens
Ocilla
Clarence Parks
Cap” Freeman
Newton Ferree
George Lambert
Asheville
Vietrola
Akeleles
Dinner Party Honors Sara Firesheets at Reedsville
Miss Lilah Gordon King hosted a four course dinner Monday at six in honor of Miss Sara Firesheets of Reedsville, guest of Miss Lois Moores. Plates were laid for eight: Lois Moores Sara Firesheets Dorothy Doggett Kathleen Alexander Dorothy Edwards Mary Logan King Kathrine and Lilah Gordon King. Miss Claire Reid returns from New Jersey where she spent months with her uncle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lilah Gordon King
Sara Firesheets
Reedsville
Lois Moores
Dorothy Doggett
Kathleen Alexander
Dorothy Edwards
Mary Logan King
Kathrine
Claire Reid
New Jersey
Heartbroken mother pleads for clues to lost son's whereabouts
Mrs. J L Rumple of Spindale told Charlotte observers she has waited ten months for word of William Jethro Rumple, 32, who disappeared last August after wartime service in 1917-18. She urged police and veteran’s bureau help, fearing he may be wandering or harmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Rumple
Spindale
William Jethro Rumple
Charlotte
Charlotte Observer
Special Term Superior Court Still In Session
Rutherfordton June 19 The special term of superior court for trial of civil cases began June 11 and will likely run through the week. Several cases were disposed of including Warlick vs Justice dismissed with non suit. Chambers and Turner vs Martin Burnes title cloud resolved in favor of Burnes. Childress vs Chambers and Turner mistrial. Owens vs Thompson damages with prior recorder’s court decision upheld. Justice vs Bank executors awarded 1000 for services. Randall couple visited local families after spending Sunday here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherfordton
Superior Court
Courier
W. A. Warlick
C. B
Supreme Court
Warlick
Chambers and Turner
Martin Burnes
D. Childress
W. M. Owens
Dn Thompson
Recorder’s Court
C. B. Justice
Citizens Bank & Trust Co
J. B. Carpenter
Justice
Edith Martin
Claude Martin
Ladies Day at Forest City game boosts western league baseball
Lincolnton travels to Forest City Thursday for a Western Carolina League match as local fans lag. Lefty Edgens will pitch with Slick Harrill behind the plate, and new signees Cooper and Wall are available for relief. Jefford Laughridge and Flash Bragg patrol the outfield while Blanton McKeithan Moss and Hamrick start. Ladies admitted free as business houses close at noon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincolnton
Forest City
Edgens
Ace
McKeithan
Moss
Hamrick
Pension Checks Ready for Confederate Veterans and Widows
Rutherfordton June 19 In the county 73 widows on the pension list will receive 50.00 each while 41 soldiers get 182.50. Pensions are paid semi annually notices were mailed but those not reached may claim their checks at the clerk of court office with proper identification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherfordton
Attiva
Rutherfordton Woman Dies After Gall Stone Operation
Rutherfordton June 18 Mrs Isaac Crawford aged 60 died at Rutherford Hospital Friday after an operation for gall stones. Funeral at Bills Creek Baptist near Chimney Rock Sunday noon. Survived by ten children including Mrs T P Wilson Spartanburg and Clyde Crawford Rutherfordton. two brothers J C Hyder Shelby and Jim Hyder Spindale. five sisters. forty nine grandchildren and one great grandchild. Was member of Bills Creek Baptist Church for 46 years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherfordton
Isaac Crawford
Rutherford Hospital
Bills Creek, Baptist Church
Chimney Rock
L. M. Epley
H. C. Sisk
Forest City
Crawford
T. P. Wilson
Spartanburg
E.C. Flynn
Greer
S. C
H. A. Blue
W. D. Harris
Shelby
C. R. Dalton
John B. Smith
G. H. Dalton
S. M. Neal
Charlotte
Clyde Crawford
J. C. Hyder
Jim Hyder
Spindale
John Grant
Kistler Collins
High Point
Roy Miles
Gastonia
Erwin Nanney
Cliffside
George Morrow
Rel
Baptist Church
Bills Creek
Bee Specialist on Bee Diseases Visits Rutherfordton
Bee specialist C L Sams will visit the county Monday June 25 and address local bee keepers at Mr Watson Clarke's Rutherfordton on American foul brood diseases of bees. All bee keepers urged to attend and hear him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. L. Sams
Watson Clarke
Rutherfordton
Mr. Sams
Forest City Womans Club Schedules Mile a Minute Show
Forest City residents will host a local talent show titled Mile a Minute on June 29 under the direction of Miss Lucile Smith. The event features songs dances and humorous lines with a large local cast in colorful costumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ness
Forest City
Womans’ Club
Lucile Smith
Rook Party Honors Mr and Mrs Clarence Young at Three Tables
Mr and Mrs J H Thomas hosted a Tuesday night Rook gathering in honor of Mr and Mrs Clarence Young. Guests included Mr and Mrs R W Minish Mr and Mrs G C King and Mr and Mrs E C Thomas. A salad course was served by Miss Helen Thomas and Miss Ethel Young. Ladies admitted free on Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Thomas
Clarence Young
R. W. Minish
G. C. King
E. C. Thomas
Helen ‘Thomas
Ethel Young
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Amos Duncan
Marie Reid
J. M. Boyd
N.C
Rev. Trammel
Sifaver
Wm. Ae
Mrs. Dewey Becheler
W. K. Collins
Kiser
Dewey Becheler
Baxter Jones
Oscar
Polk County
Gilford Ledbetter
M. Jones
B. H. Allen
James Dobbins
Rumple
R. E. Randall
A. C. Keeter
Alexander
Forest City Hi Park
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